[2] He would later become a member of the Apostolic Union of the Clergy and the Center for Sindonology he gave conferences, retreats and courses in various parts of the world.
[8][2] During his tenure has Bishop of Funchal, Teodoro publicly defended,[4] as was accused of pressuring Portuguese judicial authorities, Father Frederico Cunha who ended up being convicted to 13 years in prison for child abuse by the Court of Santa Cruz.
At the time, Bishop de Faria, claimed that the Father Frederico Cunha was being prosecuted based on unfounded grounds.
[14] As Emeritus Bishop of Funchal, Teodoro de Faria has led a low profile presence in Madeiran society, having public appeared solely in major religious and academics events on the island.
Teodoro argues that parish restructuring is vital, specially after the great emigration waves to Venezuela and to South Africa.